Understanding American Democracy Concepts

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Primary purpose of checks and balances

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Prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Key characteristic of a liberal democracy

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Protection of individual rights and freedoms, including rights of those in the minority

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Free enterprise in the US

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Freedom for individuals and businesses to operate for profit with minimal government interference

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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United States as a Republic

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Elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Magna Carta's influence on US democracy

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Concept of limited government and rule of law

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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James Madison's role in the Constitution

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Key advocate; "Father of the Constitution"

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Bill of Rights

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First ten amendments to the US Constitution ensuring individual freedoms

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Federalism

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Division of power between national and state governments

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Judicial Review

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The power of courts to declare laws unconstitutional

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Great Compromise

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1787 agreement during the Constitutional Convention that created a two-house legislature